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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1930
Page
4
Martin Mayer, seriously ill but improving, is mentioned along with visits from Miss Alice Bunker and numerous Greenwood residents. The report covers travels to Bethany Park conventions, business matters in Lincoln, and family gatherings across Iowa, Kansas, California, and Nebraska, highlighting local social ties and employment moves.
Guy Loder, long plagued by eyesight loss, traveled to Omaha last week with Walter E. Pailing for a thorough eye examination by a specialist. The report notes the detailed assessment and medical efforts to restore sight.
The physician believes removing the cataract could restore vision. A surgical procedure is planned to address the eye condition and improve the patient’s sight.
Mrs FE L McDonald, previously ill, was admitted to Lincoln Hospital where she received treatment and underwent an operation for relief. Friends express sympathy and hope she will soon return home in better health.
The community reports wheat harvesting beginning as grain faces fly damage. Evans Armstrong and Warren Boucher started cutting last week to prevent further loss, noting the pest danger near fields and edges.
Albert Etvhereze who fell from a hay stack while coming down to set more hay is healing well at seventy four. Doctors report the bone knitting nicely and he expects to return to work in a few days.
Fox bought two Chevrolet cars and, driving one home, crashed into his open garage door. The car and garage burned. Greenwood firefighters arrived quickly, saving the house and other buildings. Fox praised the firemen for their timely help.
On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Wat son Howard and Mrs Winnie Bell opened the church Guild event. A good crowd gathered to enjoy crafts and socializing followed by brick ice cream cake and coffee served as refreshments.
Esther Nystrom and Dr William J Gentry wed at the Nystrom home in Omaha on June 18. Chancellor Schrecken gaet of Lincoln officiated. Mrs Gentry a 1926 Nebraska Wesleyan graduate and former high school language teacher. Dr Gentry, an intern at Covenant Hospital in Omaha.
On June 15 at 3 o clock Miss Lu elia Armstrong daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Armstrong Greenwood became the bride of Robert Graham Reid Gordon at the home of her parents Rev Ernest Baker read the marriage lines Flor ence Beighley sang with Mrs Clifford Armstrong at the piano The bride wore light blue chiffon and carried a shower bouquet of Ophelia roses and forget me nots After a reception Mrs Evan Armstrong supervised serving They left for Pelican Lake Minnesota for their honeymoon Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs J B Weideman Mr and Mrs John Armstrong Lincoln Mr Hugo Hoppe Gordon Mr and Mrs Ralph Armstrong Omaha and Mr and Mrs Clifford Armstrong and Max North Platte Mrs Reid a University of Nebraska graduate taught last year in Gordon
Last Friday a group from the town visited the I. O. O. F. home in York planning an early start, but rain the night before delayed plans. They arrived around two o clock, shared baskets, enjoyed the grounds, toured the home, and included the Hartsook children in the outing. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kyles and Mr. and Mrs. Ben.
Advertises a household goods sale with numerous items and prices including ice boxes, furniture, phonographs, pianos, beds, stoves, washers, ranges, and kitchenware. Highlights like good used items and low prices aim to attract buyers to inspect the inventory.
A sale offers one roll top desk one safe one showcase and scales. Beds springs and mattresses including Beauty Rest and Simmons brands with a term price option. Claim the message that you spend a third of your life in bed and view the products.
Ginger of Omaha and six other women namely Allie Buckingham Nannie Coleman Lara Roberts Dora Leesley and Lou Hurlbut enjoyed a trip praising how the homes are managed and urging others to visit.
John Barr died at his Whit tier California home on Saturday June 21 after two years of poor health and a long illness. He was formerly of Greenwood and son in law of Mrs. Blanche Stiles. He leaves wife Effie a son Almond two daughters Blanche Stall and Shirley Crandall three grandchildren two brothers Walter and Roy of California and two sisters Cora Schulki and Zetta Matthews of Oklahoma.
The Social Workers of the Methodist church invite ladies for a Tuesday afternoon program at 3 o clock in the church parlors. Readings, vocal and instrumental solos by Mrs Capwell Mrs Wescott Miss Colby and G H Wescott. Dramatic sketch We Have No Trains Today and one act Henpeck's Plattsmouth Gossip. Public invited.
Mr and Mrs CC A Marshall and Mrs W H Seybert traveled to North Bend Nebraska with Mrs Seyberts sister Mrs Ruth Thomsen. Thomsen had stayed to help care for W H Seybert who has died. The group notes crops look promising and Thomsen's farm is among the finest in the area.
Detroit chooses Philadelphia as the 1931 American Medical Association convention city with Atlantic City as a close runner up. Convention dates will be set later by the AMA board of trustees.
Rates Book Store promotes a full Dennison decorative material line as the best option, arguing substitutes cannot match its range and quality. The ad emphasizes availability and variety for all decorative needs.
Charles W. Bryan, former Nebraska governor, files again as a Democratic candidate for governor. He pledges to curb taxes, protect bank deposits, and push a state income tax to replace farm and home levies. He criticizes recent Republican tax increases, argues for economy and job growth, and notes past tax cuts he claims to have achieved.
Nebraska provides specialized training for the blind at Nebraska City and the deaf at Omaha. The schools offer high school courses, vocational training, and lip reading instruction under state Board of Control supervision. They provide room, meals, medical care, and daily visitation, with strong facilities and modern housing for pupils.
A critical plea denounces Nebraska Republicans and Governor for tax increases, debt burdens, and failed promises. Calls for eight million-dollar tax repeal, depositor payments, bold road plans, and jobless relief while urging honest public life and party reform.
The Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co expands a twenty four inch natural gas main through Nebraska and western Iowa with towns like Hamburg Tabor and Sidney seeking service. Pacific Junction plans a July 10 franchise vote to allow gas lines. Clenwood also moved to grant a natural gas franchise to serve residents with cheaper fuel.
Winter wheat harvest in Cass county has begun with many farmers already at work. Expectation is to be in full swing over the coming week and by the Fourth of July much of the county’s crop will be harvested.
Bates Book Store advertises a large stock of fire crackers toy pistols and fireworks for Fourth of July supplies inviting customers to shop now.
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